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Corporate - Finance
Gurgaon
About Us
Bata India is the largest retailer and leading manufacturer of footwear in India, and it is part of the Bata Shoe Organization.
Incorporated as Bata Shoe Company Private Limited in 1931, the company was set up initially as a small operation in Konnagar (near Calcutta) in 1932. In January 1934, the foundation stone for the first building of Bata’s operation - now called the Bata. In the years that followed, the overall site was doubled in area. This township is popularly known as Batanagar. It was also the first manufacturing facility in the Indian shoe industry to receive the ISO: 9001 certification.
The Company went public in 1973 when it changed its name to Bata India Limited. Today, Bata India has established itself as India’s largest footwear retailer. Its retail network of over 1375 stores gives it a reach / coverage that no other footwear company can match. The stores are present in good locations and can be found in all the metros, mini-metros and towns.
Bata’s smart looking new stores supported by a range of better quality products are aimed at offering a superior shopping experience to its customers.
The Company also operates a large non-retail distribution network through its urban wholesale division and caters to millions of customers through over 30,000 dealers.
Job Description
Primary responsibilities:
Franchise Financial Close & Governance
- Own end-to-end monthly P&L close for Franchise business including turnover, expenses, royalty, discounts, and markdowns.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cut-off controls, GST treatment, and GL hygiene in line with internal policies.
- Drive timely submission of final numbers to Business and Leadership teams.
Performance Reporting & Analytics (MIP)
- Lead MIP reporting and performance analysis across Franchise.
- Deliver sales, margin, KPI, and store evolution insights with strong data validation and reconciliation.
- Ensure integrity of master data, tax logic, and alignment with final reported numbers.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Act as a finance business partner to Operations, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
- Lead monthly P&L reviews, projection discussions, KPI analysis, and variance explanations.
- Provide inputs for Board decks, PC/MBR, and leadership reviews.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Drive monthly forecasts and annual budgets for Franchise business.
- Partner cross-functionally to analyze cost drivers across operations, margin, markdowns, marketing, HR, and supply chain.
- Ensure timely submission and alignment with Global finance requirements.
Audit, Compliance & Controls
- Manage internal and external audits, including statutory, retail, and franchise audits.
- Own reconciliations for turnover, customer balances, discounts, accrued interest, and cut-off procedures.
- Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
Franchise Accounting & Settlements
- Oversee franchise fee accounting, interest amortization, incentives, claims, omni-channel commissions, and settlements.
- Ensure timely customer reconciliation, credit note closure, and recovery coordination.
- Manage store closure financials and final settlements (FnF).
Systems, Process Improvement & Data Management
- Support finance systems, reporting automation, and IT developments (MSD, DMS, Tableau, SAP).
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and continuous efficiency in reporting and controls.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of Retail / Franchise P&L and financial governance
- Financial analysis, planning, and reconciliation expertise
- Advanced Excel; working knowledge of Tableau / Power BI / SAP / MSD
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High ownership, attention to detail, and compliance orientation
Educational Qualification
MBA (Finance)/CA or equivalent.
Job Requirement
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of Retail / Franchise P&L and financial governance
- Financial analysis, planning, and reconciliation expertise
- Advanced Excel; working knowledge of Tableau / Power BI / SAP / MSD
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High ownership, attention to detail, and compliance orientation
Educational Qualification
MBA (Finance)/CA or equivalent.
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